Responsible supply chains in Asia
An introduction to the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme:
Our response to COVID -19 and its impact on the programme
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COVID-19 and ENTERPRISES Briefing Notes
The COVID-19 pandemic has been affecting enterprises of all sizes and types in unprecedented ways. These briefs aim to highlight key information resources available on the functioning of enterprises in the crisis, including its impact on enterprises, responses by enterprises and policy measures to support affected enterprises
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Business Continuity Planning and how it can save your business
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COVID-19 crisis and the informal economy
This policy brief focuses on the immediate responses that countries can take to address the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on the informal economy at its early stages, while pointing to areas that will need sustained investment in the future in order to ensure well-being and decent work for workers and economic undertakings in the informal economy.
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Interventions to support enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery
This brief presents a range of policy actions to support enterprises in dealing with the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic and response measures. It focuses on actions to enable business continuity and assist enterprises in laying the grounds for recovery, which are critical to mitigate expected massive job losses and pave the way out of the crisis. The brief draws upon policy measures various countries across the globe are developing and implementing during this pandemic.
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COVID-19 and the world of work
The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – will play a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs.
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Business and COVID-19
Links to the latest resources, tools and guides from the ILO to support businesses during the crisis.
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FAQ: ILO Standards and COVID-19 (coronavirus)
This note provides a compilation of answers to most frequently asked questions related to international labour standards and COVID-19. It does not provide a comprehensive review of possible legal and policy measures. For the ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID19 on the world of work and suggested range of policy options, see COVID-19 and the world of work: Impacts and responses.
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COVID-19 and the world of work: Impact and policy responses
The ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the world of work proposes a range of policy options to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic and facilitate strong and fast recovery.
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An OSH tool for use at workplace level on prevention and mitigation of COVID-19
This checklist is a management tool to implement practical actions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 pandemic at the workplace. The successful implementation of the tool is dependent on the cooperation between employers, supervisors and workers to make positive changes in the workplace to improve response to and preparedness for COVID-19. Employers should involve workplace safety and health committees or safety delegates in the process.
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The Monitor - ILO's up to date analysis and advice on the impact of COVID-19
Activities
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Better jobs through responsible business practices in poultry supply chains
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Promoting women entrepreneurship and responsible business conduct to advance sustainability and decent work
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Training of University academics on social enterprises and responsible business
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Responsible and Sustainable Enterprises in times of COVID-19
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UN virtual forum on responsible business and human rights in Asia and the Pacific: New challenges, new approaches
Latest news
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Decent work for sustainable social development in China
01 December 2020
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Planting the seed for responsible business conduct in the Philippines
27 November 2020
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Building back better through international labour standards and corporate social responsibility
13 November 2020
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Responsible supply chains in Thailand’s poultry industry
12 November 2020
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From voluntary initiatives to legal obligations: Responsible business and decent work in global supply chains
18 September 2020